Checker barb
Barbus oligolepis
Familie : Cyprinidae
FischSüßwassercyprinids
Peaceful and colorful barb, perfect for community aquariums.
IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet
Beschreibung
The Checker barb is a small barb from Sumatra. It reaches about 5 cm and has a checkerboard pattern on its sides. It is a schooling fish that should be kept in groups. It is hardy and adapts to various water conditions. Omnivorous, it accepts a wide range of foods.
Lebensraum
Region :
Clear rivers and streams
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Temperatur22–27 °C
pH6.5–7.5
GH5–15 °dGH
KH3–10 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 25 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Pflege
Schwierigkeit
1/5
Ernährung
Allesfresser
Min. Aquarium
80 L
Min. Gruppe
6
Endgröße
5 cm
Lebenserwartung
4 Jahre
Wesen
Friedlich
Vermehrung
Pflegehinweise
Group of 6+ in a tank of at least 80L. Neutral to slightly acidic water, good filtration. Feed with flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods.